Amazing Cruise 2017

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 3.8
Author: megsbarge

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe

megsbarge

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Mediterranean Cities

Sail date: August 20, 2017

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6519

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was my first ever cruise and I had the best 2 weeks! I was amazed at how big the ship was and I enjoyed using most of the facilities on board. I was glad to have the drinks package because every night I had at least 1 drink.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Really impressed with the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Really impressed with the variety of food on offer.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Rock climbing and flow rider were hard but I enjoyed swimming and golf.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

I watched the comedian one night and the Greece show another night and they were both really good.

Children's Programs

I am an adult.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Really impressed with the service of all the staff, no complaints at all because they were very helpful and polite.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The ship was always look after well and I liked the overall design of it.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

We had enough space in the room but the shower was quite small.

Ports of call

Southampton (London), England

4 out of 5

The location is easy to find but it is 3 hours away from where I live.

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Malaga, Spain

4 out of 5

Really lovely.

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Cannes, France

4 out of 5

Nice and posh.

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Barcelona, Spain

4 out of 5

Busy town but nice views.

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Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

3 out of 5

Small town and the shopping centre was closed.

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Cadiz (Seville), Spain

3 out of 5

Lots of shops but not my favourite stop.

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Lisbon, Portugal

3 out of 5

Vigo, Spain

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Quick and easy.

5 Comments

ushadabycharun 7 years ago

Did having one drink a night make the package worth it? I thought you had to have at least 3 or 4...?

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sharronstuart 7 years ago

we did 14 nights on indy last year great ship⛴⛴⛴⛴ 3 weeks time will be on aurora

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bouting 7 years ago

talking about jumping right in. do it and do it big.

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andycfcholdsworth 7 years ago

our first cruise last year was 2 weeks on navigator.In 12 days were away on indy. love it best thing ever

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GIL155 7 years ago

First cruise and you jump right into a 2-week cruise? Wow! There must be some pirates in your ancestry (lol).

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